Tata Altroz Racer 2025 Review : The Tata Altroz Racer made a shot towards premium hatchbacks, far enhancing the performance of the Altroz lineup. With its larger-than-life looks, turbocharged engine, and sporty elements, the Altroz Racer found many admirers among 2024’s driving enthusiasts. Although discontinued with the 2025 facelift, the Racer variant stands well as an indictment of Tata’s sporting ambitions.
The Altroz Racer packed under its hood a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine churning out 120 PS and 170 Nm of torque. The power was transmitted to the wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox, and acceleration in the RACER was brisk, while the engine shone with its characteristics in torque delivery right from the mid-range. The engine was smooth-flowing in traffic and nicely spirited on the open road. So it attained the record timing of 11 seconds when sprinting from 0–100 km/h, which surely put it among the fastest in the given segment.
Handling-wise, it lived up to its sporty moniker. The Altroz Racer felt planted around corners, steering precision was outstanding, and the chassis had a somewhat stiffer suspension setup than the normal Altroz, inducing exemplary road behavior. The ride comfort, however, wasn’t compromised, and the car tackled those nasty speed bumps and potholes without crashing too much.
While practically the Altroz Racer came with all the important bells and whistles for a premium hatch. The 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the 7-inch digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, wireless charging, ambient lighting, and the 360-degree camera indeed gave the cabin a modern and techy feel. The Racer also came with a sporty black interior with orange accents and contrast stitching, which only added to the aggression.
In actual experience, the Altroz Racer achieved an average efficiency of about 15-16 km/l under mixed driving conditions; if being driven with some enthusiasm, it would quickly drop to 10-11 km/l. Admittedly, the Racer is not the best for fuel economy; yet, what it gives in terms of performance is some consolation. It offers ample boot space of 345 litres, plus a reassuring 5-star rating from Global NCAP so that families can rest easy.
As for its cons, some engine noise at high revs crept in, and there were times when the gear shifts felt notchy. Priced under ₹10 lakh, the Tata Altroz Racer conclusively offers buyers seeking a fun-to-drive, loaded with features, and safe hatchback. Enthusiasts now hope that Tata soon revives the turbo-petrol variant in the facelift.